Saxophonist Jonathan Rowden's debut release with his quartet "Becoming" is out 5/27/14 and he will be playing a CD release gig in San Diego at 98 Bottles on Friday, June 13, 2014. We'll chat about the new disc, his music, and the upcoming gig.

Guitarist JC Stylles new release "Blakey Grease" is a tribute to the great Art Blakey and is climbing up the Jazzweek.com Jazz Album Charts with it's Highest Debut and Biggest Gainer nods when it hit #15 on the 5/19 charts (up to #4 6/9/14). We'll be chatting about the disc, Mr. Blakey, JC's bio, and more in Hour 2 of the New!

Peter Sprague

Monday, June 23, 2014 -

Marcus Roberts

More, after the split, including your chance to comment, playlist archive screenshot, The New, previously on TNJT, and more!!

2014.6.9 Adds To The Jazz 88 Music Library: While the run of female vocalists continues this week in the Adds To The Jazz 88 Music Library, we've also got the latest release from drummer extraordinaire Harvey Mason ("Chameleon"), a new Live release from pianist (and for TNJT guest) Hiromi ("Alive"), and new music from recently un-clubbed club owner, recording magnate, and saxophonist who I'd like to have on TNJT one day, Cory Weeds ("As Of Now").

The New Jazz Giveaways! Listen for SEBASTIEN CHAUMONT QUARTET – “STILL WALKIN’” and LENNY PICKETT – “THE PRESCRIPTION” and if you dig them, I'll give you a chance to call 619-388-3162 and pick up some NEW!

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